For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 183 students in Harlan County, NE.
The top ranked public middle school in Harlan County, NE is Alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Harlan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Harlan County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 477
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harlan County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harlan County, NE include Alma High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan County?
1 public middle schools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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